One way to save on your HVAC bills is by having a ductless system in your home. This system allows you to create separate temperature zones in the house so you do not have to heat or cool the whole thing all the time. It is more than having one temperature upstairs and another downstairs, you can have up to five different zones with a ductless system.
The Parts of a Ductless System
Unlike a normal HVAC system where you have a large heating or cooling unit, or one that does both, and then ducts to carry the air from the unit to the different rooms, a ductless system has a heat exchanger that is placed outside your home and then small wall units inside each room. The units are connected with a pair of refrigerant lines. One line supplies electricity for the heat exchanger and the other line removes water or moisture from the system.
Separate Zones for the Ductless System
The best thing about a ductless system is that you can create different temperature zones in your home because each wall unit operates independently of the other. If you like to have the living room at a certain temperature, you can do that and still have the kitchen wall unit turned off because of the heat from the oven. If you have a room that does not get much use, you can keep it at a warmer or cooler temperature to save on fuel. It is also great for keeping bedrooms a bit cooler than the rest of the house.
Reduce the Amount of Heat that is Lost
If you have a ducted system, the odds are you are losing up to thirty percent of your heated or cooled air due to leaks from gaps and cracks in the ductwork. This can add up to quite a bit of money when it comes time to pay the bill. When you have a ductless system, this loss is eliminated, saving you money on your next bill.
Great for Additions to the Home
If you are adding a room or two to your home, you can save on putting in the ducting by adding a ductless system to your existing unit. As time goes on, you can replace your system room by room. If you know about how long your current system will be efficient you can plan the replacement to coincide with the time you would be purchasing a new system entirely but you would have been paying for it over time instead of one large amount. If you are unsure if a ductless HVAC system is right for you, make sure to contact us. We can inspect your home and advise you on the options. We can also recommend if a ductless system would be right for you and your home. Having the best possible furnace can help keep your home warm and comfortable when the weather outside is cool.
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